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Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana is revisiting a dark history nearly half a century after U.S. Rev. Jim Jones and more than 900 of his followers died in the rural interior of the South American country. It was the largest suicide-murder in history, and a government-backed tour operator wants to open the former
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — Nordin Kapic’s 25 points helped UC San Diego defeat Cal State Bakersfield 81-60 on Saturday. Kapic had three steals for the Tritons (8-2, 2-0 Big West Conference). Hayden Gray scored 11 points, shooting 4 for 8, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc. Tyler McGhie went 3 of 8 from
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nick Boyd scored 17 points, including five in four seconds early in the second half, and No. 24 San Diego State beat San Diego 74-57 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the crosstown rivals in five years. Miles Byrd and Jared Coleman-Jones added 13 apiece and
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Shortly after Donald Trump’s win in last month’s U.S. election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rushed to congratulate the president-elect: “History’s greatest comeback!” he gushed. If Trump’s staunchly pro-Israel first term and his nominations for top administration positions are any indication, Netanyahu’s glee is justified. But much has
Continue ReadingAssociated Press IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Hopes for victory, a swift end to the war and prayers for their loved ones’ survival or return from Russian captivity are among the wishes scattered throughout letters sent to a volunteer group by Ukrainian children living in frontline areas. While the volunteers, who are named reindeer after the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad fled the country on Sunday, bringing to a dramatic close his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto control as his country fragmented in a brutal civil war that became a proxy battlefield for regional and international powers. The exit of the 59-year-old Assad stood in stark
Continue ReadingBy Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Evan Perez, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, Shimon Prokupecz and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — As the manhunt for a still-unidentified suspect in the fatal shooting of a health care executive in Manhattan continues on its fifth day, police are missing key pieces of evidence and combing through what they
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Merkviladze’s 19 points helped Loyola Marymount defeat Nevada 68-64 on Saturday. Merkviladze added six rebounds for the Lions (4-4). Caleb Stone-Carrawell scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line. Will Johnston shot 3 of 14 from the
Continue ReadingRIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Barrington Hargress’ 20 points helped UC Riverside defeat Cal State Fullerton 75-68 on Saturday night. Hargress shot 7 for 18 (2 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Highlanders (6-4, 2-0 Big West Conference). Kaleb Smith scored 18 points, shooting 6 for 15,
Continue ReadingTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai
Continue ReadingSAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — PJ Fuller had 22 points to lead Cal State Northridge to a 102-91 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday night. Fuller added seven assists and three steals for the Matadors (7-3, 1-1 Big West Conference). Grady Lewis totaled 17 points and 14 rebounds. Marcus Adams Jr. shot 7 for
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Caleb Shaw scored 22 points and Grand Canyon beat Life Pacific 100-52 on Saturday night. Shaw also grabbed seven rebounds for the Antelopes (6-2). Lok Wur added 15 points and Sammie Yeanay scored 11. Vince Fier led the Warriors with 13 points and eight rebounds. Dylan Cabs and Zachary Murphy added nine
Continue ReadingHAVANA (AP) — Ernest Hemingway has returned to Cuba… in a way. Eighteen white-bearded men who resemble the late U.S. author arrived in Havana to visit some of his favorite places when he lived on the island decades ago. The members of the Hemingway Look-alike Society on Saturday visited the author’s favorite bar in Havana,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 on Saturday night to end the Wild’s five-game win streak. Trevor Moore added two empty-net goals for the Kings, who have won a season-high five consecutive games. Kempe was
Continue ReadingDAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ty Johnson had 23 points to lead UC Davis to a 71-60 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Saturday night. Johnson had eight rebounds and three steals for the Aggies (5-4, 2-0 Big West Conference). Niko Rocak totaled 11 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Leo DeBruhl scored 11. Kenny Pohto
Continue ReadingSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Paulius Murauskas hit six 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, both career highs, Augustas Marciulionis added 10 points and eight assists Saturday night and Saint Mary’s beat Utah 72-63. Gabe Madsen scored the final seven points in a 13-0 run that trimmed Utah’s deficit to six with 13 minutes left
Continue ReadingSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Stewart scored 18 points as Santa Clara beat Fresno State 81-66 on Saturday night. Stewart shot 5 for 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Broncos (5-5). Tyeree Bryan finished with 16 points, six rebounds and five steals. Christoph
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Continue ReadingAssociated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Sunday detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol, making him the first figure detained over the case. The development came a day after Yoon avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach
Continue ReadingNORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Chase Walker scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help Illinois State defeat Pacific 72-61 on Saturday night. Jack Daugherty scored 15 on 5-for-7 shooting from 3-point range for the Redbirds (5-4). Johnny Kinziger scored 14. Jazz Gardner led the Tigers (5-6) with 15 points. Lamar Washington added 14 points
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